MAPLE Act (H.R. 293): Expands the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to include maple syrup as an eligible purchase.
Expand the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to include maple syrup as an eligible purchase.
Occurrences
Evidence
The current SFMNP regulation says eligible foods are "fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs" and lists "maple syrup" as not eligible.
USDA's SFMNP page says the program provides access to locally grown "fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs."
Assessments
Current federal SFMNP rules and USDA program guidance still list eligible foods as fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs, and maple syrup remains excluded. On the evidence provided, the promised expansion has not been delivered and there is no indication of a serious legislative or executive attempt that achieved the change later.